Suffolk, Virginia

Mid-size Virginia city with community character

Northeast Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC Metro

WhereAtHome Score

66.3

D

out of 100

Overview

Suffolk is a Virginia city with a population of approximately 101K, part of the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC metropolitan area. The median home value is approximately $390,919. Median household income is $87,758.

Key Highlights

  • Population of approximately 101K (2023 Census estimate)
  • Median home value of $390,919 (Zillow ZHVI)
  • Median household income of $87,758 (Census ACS)
  • Average commute time of 29.6 minutes
  • Part of the Virginia Beach-Norfolk-Newport News, VA-NC metro area

Key Metrics

Population 2023

100,659

Source: Census ACS

$390,919

Source: Zillow ZHVI

$87,758

Source: Census ACS

29.6 min

Source: Census ACS

Walk Score 2026

15

Source: Walk Score

116 (100 = U.S. avg)

Source: AreaVibes / BLS

2024 Presidential Election

Suffolk city (county-level results)

57%
41%
Democrat 30,597
Republican 22,112
Leans D+15.9

Source: County-level results from MIT Election Data + Science Lab. Learn more

Score Breakdown

6 of 6 score factors available. Missing factors are excluded and available weights are rescaled.

Housing Affordability 52.5/100

Median home value relative to national average (Weight: 20%)

Income vs Housing 61.8/100

How affordable housing is relative to local incomes (Weight: 20%)

Commute Time 44/100

Average commute time compared to national average (Weight: 15%)

Crime 35/100

Overall crime levels based on FBI crime statistics (Weight: 20%)

Walkability 15/100

Walk Score — ease of daily errands on foot (Weight: 15%)

Purchasing Power 50.4/100

Median income relative to national average, adjusted for cost of living (Weight: 10%)

WhereAtHome Score 66.3

Location

Suffolk, VA (36.8668, -76.5598)
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Last Updated: 2026-07-01

Data sourced from U.S. Census Bureau, Zillow, FBI Crime Data Explorer, Walk Score, and Niche.